MUMBAI: In a tragic incident in Maharashtra, a man allegedly set his wife on fire after the birth of their third daughter.
The victim, a 32-year-old woman, succumbed to her injuries following the horrific act carried out by her husband, Kundalep Uttam Kale, on Thursday.
According to Indian media reports, the husband poured petrol on his wife and set her ablaze over disputes about having a son.
A case was filed based on the victim’s sister’s statement, which revealed the husband had been taunting his wife since their third daughter’s birth.
Incident Details
Police stated the couple engaged in a heated argument Thursday night that escalated to this horrifying act.
After being set on fire, the woman ran outside, crying for help. By the time neighbors intervened, she was severely burned.
She was rushed to a hospital but could not survive the injuries.
Police Action and Investigation
The husband has been arrested for his wife’s murder, and authorities are conducting further investigations into the case.
This tragic incident highlights ongoing societal pressures related to gender preference in certain communities.
